Why Korean Companies Are Slow to Put AI to Work Despite Heavy Investment
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According to AI TIMES, a survey released on September 3 found that Korean companies' AI investment rose 120% year over year, outpacing the g…
According to AI TIMES, a survey released on September 3 found that Korean companies' AI investment rose 120% year over year, outpacing the global average, but their execution capabilities for embedding AI into actual work fell short of strategic levels. The gap between leadership and strategy on the one hand and AI-based workflows on the other stood out in particular, highlighting the disconnect between executive attention and on-the-ground adoption. The survey said domestic companies tend to use AI first for automating individual tasks rather than connecting it across the enterprise. Agentic AI also often stopped at adoption itself and did not extend to an operating system in which it autonomously carries out multiple steps. The main obstacles were cited as data quality and accessibility, management systems, and shortcomings in governance and risk management. In the end, the findings suggest that greater investment alone does not guarantee results, and that whether companies can build a data foundation, redesign work processes, and establish an integrated operating framework will be the next turning point.
Perspective
The key point in this issue is that competition in corporate AI is no longer determined simply by investment announcements or whether a company adopts the technology. With strategic intent already confirmed, the battleground now shifts to how companies rewire frontline operations and how they design operational accountability. Companies that close this gap can boost both productivity and competitiveness, while those that do not may be left with rising costs and limited results. Ultimately, this shows that the industry-wide center of gravity in AI discussions is moving from technology adoption to execution systems and operational quality.
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